Watch and read Rachel Reeves speech savaging “Rishi’s recession” as UK economy falters
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves held a press conference this morning on the state of the UK economy, upping…
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£28 billion U-turn: Almost 30% of our readers say Starmer right to ditch pledge
Labour leader Keir Starmer’s confirmation that the party’s £28 billion green spending target is being “stood down” prompted…
‘Nottingham faces unprecedented cuts by government diktat – this is not local democracy’
When Nottingham City Council announced it was issuing a Section 114 notice in November last year, there was…
Recap: Watch Keir Starmer’s speech today and read key points and reaction
Labour leader Keir Starmer made his first speech of the new year near Bristol this morning, setting out…
‘How Labour can trump the Tories on welfare – and how Starmer will govern’
One little-noticed feature of Labour’s most recent reshuffle was the beefing up of shadow minister Alison McGovern’s duties,…
Young Fabians suspend members, review culture and halt events over complaint
The Fabian Society has launched a review of the Young Fabians and suspended its in-person activities, elections and…
Climate activists demand Labour halts Rosebank and scraps fossil fuel subsidies
Almost 100 climate activists, experts and campaigners from around the world have written to Labour leader Keir Starmer,…
‘No ifs, no buts – why trade unionists must stand with Ukraine’
Solidarity should know no borders. The belief in a collective response to injustice and injury is one of…
‘Labour’s shadow cabinet reshuffle: Not everything is as clear as it looks’
Over by lunchtime on MPs’ first day back at Westminster. That fact alone says a lot about Keir…
‘Labour must show how buildings aren’t the only way schools are crumbling’
Repeatedly claiming a public service is falling apart is a much easier political message to land if it…
